Panama 鈥� The City and The Canal, Panama City, Panama
Panama City has an important location on the narrow isthmus between Central and South America. Its position is strongly linked to both its history and its modern-day prosperity. Panama City today is modern and stylish, but with a slow-paced, Central American vibe.
Panama鈥檚 Old City, Casco Viejo, was actually the second Spanish settlement in Panama City. The original Spanish colonial town, built in the 1500s, was burned down during an attack by renowned pirate, Captain Morgan. Casco Viejo was established 12 km away on a small cape in 1673. Casco Viejo is therefore around 150 years younger than first settlement in Panama and 100 years younger than nearby聽Cartagena, Colombia. The difference between Cartagena and Casco Viejo today is that Panama鈥檚 Old Town has only been partially restored. Although our pictures don鈥檛 show it, about half of the buildings in Casco Viejo are either under restoration or require restoration. The ones that have been renovated though are in fabulous shape. Their pastel painted walls, pretty balconies and decorated windows are a reminder of what this town looked like 250 years ago. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Panama鈥檚 Old City, Casco Viejo, was actually the second Spanish settlement in Panama City. The original Spanish colonial town, built in the 1500s, was burned down during an attack by renowned pirate, Captain Morgan. Casco Viejo was established 12 km away on a small cape in 1673. Casco Viejo is therefore around 150 years younger than first settlement in Panama and 100 years younger than nearby聽Cartagena, Colombia. The difference between Cartagena and Casco Viejo today is that Panama鈥檚 Old Town has only been partially restored. Although our pictures don鈥檛 show it, about half of the buildings in Casco Viejo are either under restoration or require restoration. The ones that have been renovated though are in fabulous shape. Their pastel painted walls, pretty balconies and decorated windows are a reminder of what this town looked like 250 years ago. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Panama 鈥� The City and The Canal
Guide Location: Panama » Panama City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Panama » Panama City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Iglesia de San Jose
- Plaza de la Catedral
- Catedral de Panama
- Arco Chato Church ruins
- Miraflores Locks
- Albrook Mall
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